Geospatial analysis of mountain biking patterns in Šumava National Park and Protected Landscape Area to identify optimal trail center placement based on usage intensity and spatial accessibility.
🎯 Optimal Site Location:
📍 49.1053°N, 13.6610°E
- Suitability Index: 50/100
- Trail Accessibility: 280 segments
(66.3 km within 5 km buffer)
🔥 Highest Usage Trail Segment:
11 recorded activities • 0.2 km length
📊 Network Statistics:
• Total segments: 294 (69.5 km cumulative length)
• High-traffic trails: 103 segments (≥7 rides)
• Mean usage: 5.3 rides per segment
🛡️ Protected Area Compliance:
✅ Located outside Zone A (strictly protected core)
Zones B-D/I-IV: Development permitted with restrictions
Methodology: DBSCAN spatial clustering with protected area overlay analysis